Responsible for serving and supporting the amazing group of employees that made this company what it is today.

Responsible for all aspects of company wide manufacturing, project management and support functions.As a member of the senior management team, involved with all strategic decisions involving product manufacturing, resource strategies and management as well as company initiatives which impact financial and compliance performance.

Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering Department operations and performance. Lead and develop area resources including all Laser Engineers/Scientists, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Laser Technicians and Project Managers.Manages all resources and processes responsible for diode pumped solid-state laser design, development and customer contract execution.As a member of the company's Senior Management Team, assists in strategic initiatives, interaction with all company Departments as well as development and execution of company wide procedures and policies.Served as interim company Quality Manager, developed area cost tracking and reporting tools and approves all area laser product sales quotations, including cost basis of estimates and technical specifications/statements of work.Department outputs include all company contracts for commercial, Military/Aerospace and custom laser development and manufacturing, as well as volume manufacturing of specific Northrop Grumman inter-company product needs.

Manager of the project management group, responsible for the design and fabrication of custom engineered solid state laser systems for commercial and government funded customers.Developed all Engineering and Project Management systems, including resource planning, financial reporting and control, bid and proposal generation and project management methods and procedures.Effectively managed numerous key customer accounts, ensuring complete customer satisfaction and follow on business, while resolving complex technical and potentially business impacting situations.Certified Six-Sigma Green Belt.

Accountable for ALL aspects of manufacturing area performance. Managed area supervisors, operators, maintenance and engineering to reach defined goals.Successful in three separate area assignments. Each time selected based on unique ability to manage complex operations.Managed major project of product transfer from shutdown east coast MEMC facility to St. Louis and Malaysia facilities. Customer commitments were maintained in full through transition.Managed all facets of the 300 mm area production startup. Established budgets, manufacturing processes and facility equipment installations, process documentation and technician training leading to the successful introduction of a commercial product.

As Operations Officer, managed over 250 personnel in the operation of a land based nuclear power plant used for advanced testing, data collection and training. Assigned as Reactor Plant Instructor for all prospective Trident Submarine Commanding Officers, due to experience and level of knowledge.Served on an Operational Nuclear Submarine. Responsible for safe operation of propulsion plant and ship systems. Department Head in charge of all Torpedo, Fire Control and Sonar divisions.Chemistry/Radiological Controls Officer. Responsible for assuring proper reactor and propulsion plant water chemistry and radiological controls maintained at all times.